Roman Catholic Diocese of Saint Paul, Alberta Facts for Kids

Quick facts for kids Diocese of Saint Paul, Alberta Dioecesis Sancti Pauli in Alberta
Coat of Arms of the Diocese of St Paul, Alberta
Location
Country	Canada
Ecclesiastical province	Edmonton
Metropolitan	St. Paul, Alberta
Statistics
Area	155,916 km² (60,200 sq mi)
Population - Catholics	105,177 (42.3%)
Parishes	38
Information
Denomination	Roman Catholic
Rite	Roman Rite
Established	July 17, 1948
Cathedral	St. Paul Cathedral
Secular priests	33
Current leadership
Pope	Francis
Bishop	Paul Terrio
Website
www.dioceseofstpaul.ca/

The Diocese of Saint Paul in Alberta (Latin: Dioecesis Sancti Pauli in Alberta) is a special area for the Roman Catholic Church in Canada. It covers a large part of the province of Alberta. Think of it like a big church district, where many Catholic communities come together under the guidance of a bishop.

About the Diocese of Saint Paul
Churches and Communities
- Main Parishes and Missions
See also

About the Diocese of Saint Paul

This diocese helps guide and support Catholic people and churches in its area. It was officially started on July 17, 1948. The main church for the diocese is called St. Paul Cathedral, located in St. Paul, Alberta.

What is a Diocese?

A diocese is like a church region. It's a group of Catholic churches and communities in a specific geographic area. Each diocese is led by a bishop. The bishop helps guide the spiritual life of the people and churches in that area.

Leaders of the Diocese

The leader of a diocese is called a bishop. In 2012, Bishop Luc-André Bouchard moved to lead another diocese. Bishop Paul Terrio then became the new bishop for the Diocese of Saint Paul in Alberta. He officially started his role on December 12, 2012.

How Many People and Churches?

As of 2014, the diocese has many members and churches. There are 38 main church communities, called parishes. Over 105,000 Catholics live in this area. To serve these communities, there are 24 priests who work directly for the diocese. There are also 9 priests from religious orders. In addition, 21 religious women and 9 religious brothers help in the diocese. There are also 6 permanent deacons who assist the priests.

Churches and Communities

The Diocese of Saint Paul in Alberta includes many churches and smaller communities. These communities are spread across a large part of Alberta. They work together to support Catholic life in the region.

Main Parishes and Missions

Each main church, or parish, often has smaller "missions" connected to it. These missions are smaller churches or gathering places. They serve people in nearby towns or rural areas. Here are some of the main parishes in the diocese:

St. Paul Cathedral in St. Paul, Alberta is the main church. It also serves St. Michael in Elk Point.
St. Gabriel in Athabasca includes missions in Boyle, Prosperity, and Buffalo Lake Métis Settlement.
St. Anne in Barrhead, Alberta also serves Swan Hills and Ft. Assiniboine.
St. Louis in Bonnyville, Alberta includes missions in Kehewin and Ft. Kent.
St. Dominic in Cold Lake, Alberta serves Ardmore and another community in Cold Lake.
St. John the Baptist in Fort McMurray, Alberta, includes missions in Chard and Conklin.
St. Paul Church in Fort McMurray, Alberta, also serves Fort Chipewyan and Fort MacKay.
St. Catherine in Lac La Biche, Alberta includes missions in Hylo/Venice, Beaver Lake Reserve, and Kikino.
St. Raphael in Le Goff, Alberta, serves Elizabeth Métis Settlement, Frog Lake Reserve, and Fishing Lake.
St. Emile in Legal, Alberta includes missions in Vimy and Waugh.
St. Jean de Brebeuf in Mallaig, Alberta, serves St. Lina and St. Vincent.
St. Jean Baptiste in Morinville, Alberta is a large parish.
St. Isidore in Plamondon, Alberta, includes missions in Atmore and Breynat.
Sacred Heart in Saddle Lake Reserve, Alberta, serves Brosseau and Goodfish Lake.
St. Anne in Thorhild, Alberta includes missions in Smoky Lake and Radway.
St. Mary of Assumption in Westlock, Alberta serves Pickardville, Dapp, and Clyde.
St. Joseph in Whitecourt, Alberta includes missions in Fox Creek and Swan Hills.

These parishes and missions are important centers for faith and community life for Catholics in Alberta.

Roman Catholic Diocese of Saint Paul, Alberta facts for kids

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